The past few days have been just surreal watching the coverage unfold from Japan. Every time I turn on the news something more horrible is being reported . My heart aches for this entire country. If this was a movie with earthquakes, tsunamis', volcano's, nuclear disaster we'd say it was over kill and unrealistic. To think this is real life is almost too difficult to comprehend. The catastrophic disaster in Japan is a huge reminder that no matter what we all think mother nature still has the upper hand over technology.
In an age when the world is so connected what affects one country really affects us all in some way. I feel this disaster could have easily happened to any of us with just different circumstances for each country/area.

It makes it even more petty that there is squabbling and such lack of understanding over such small issues when the world is in such crisis.

Our dojo is hosting a fundraiser this Saturday. We're showing a children's movie Spirited Away and having origami and Japanese brush painting classes. $5.00 donation per person with procedes going to the Japan Red Cross.

Love Karate Susan. Do just your children go or your whole family? I put my son in karate three years ago and I joined one year ago I really love it. We have a student from Japan here right now (for the year) he will be staying with us (my home) for a month. We (as a Dojo) will be hosting an international event in June (Spirit of the North). We will be having students/Teachers from Texas, Japan... Even though I think we have a great teacher (SO great with kids) It is a great experience to be taught by teachers from other dojo's. I have already been taught by teachers from Texas, Argentina and Japan.
What a great way for you all to fundraise for those in Japan. Hope you raise Much

_________________Me-Allergic to Peanut, Tree Nut, Coconut, Shellfish, ASA and Asthma
My Husband and Children No Allergies

I started about a year ago and my daughter would come watch on Saturday. (dh would be asleep due to his shift work). After watching my skip rope etc. she thought it looked like fun and asked to join up.

It's really improved her asthma (lung capacity) and increased her confidence. There are several kids there with food allergies including one of the owners kids.

It's run by 2 women and it's of the shotokan discipline. http://www.strongeryou.com/It's a welcoming school that accepts everyone and encourages them to progress to the best of their abilities. Everyone encourages each other and celebrates everyone acheivements.

I'm halfway through my green belt and dd is halfway through her orange belt.

Be afraid, very afraid. We never told them we were not armed but dangerous

I would also say how encouraging everyone is there. For a place that teaches what on the outside looks like agression it really is the farthest thing from it. We do the traditional okinawan uechiryu style of karate. I test for my green belt tomorrow. I am really nervous I have missed alot of classes lately. But I went for a pedicure today to get green toe nails to celebrate and encourage myself for tomorrow. If I am not able to pull it off my feet will still look good. My son has been a jr. black belt for a year now. He will need to retest when he is 16 to be a full black belt. It is an interesting that he is able to teach me. He helps as a volunteer in the childrens class (my belt color )
to a fellow Dojo goer!

_________________Me-Allergic to Peanut, Tree Nut, Coconut, Shellfish, ASA and Asthma
My Husband and Children No Allergies

Good Luck, PaigeH, let us know. I have a Gi...very comfy..Does anyone know if it is disrespectful to wear if you don't partake?

Japan, my dh worked there for a bit, he said very respectful people....those rig hands learned a lot.....this is so sad...one good thing though is to be aware....more awareness...more help...so hard to watch this happen.

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